Created in 1974, Memorial Park is a 2-acre park in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (149 West Penn Street) that offers both passive and active recreation sites.  It also is home to Hope Station, a community center that seeks to empower children to become active leaders.

Photo from: Carlisle Office of Parks and Recreation

Memorial Park Home  |  History  |  Lincoln Cemetery  |  From Cemetery to Park |  Railroad Station  |  Community Voices   |   Cemeteries as Sites of Discrimination   | Photo Gallery |  Historical Resources

Material from: Students in History 211: American Landscapes. Dickinson College. Spring 2016. http://blogs.dickinson.edu/carlisleparks/

Heberlig-Palmer Park is located on the corner of Lincoln Ave and Birch Ave in Carlisle, PA. The park as it stands today is a testament to the community surrounding it — the love and care of the West Side Neighbors over the past few years has transformed this piece of land from a blank canvas to a truly integral gathering space for the town. Browse through the information we have collected on Heberlig-Palmer Park to see just how much this patch of land has changed over the past 80 years!

If you’re feeling inspired to develop a community park in your area like the West Side Neighbors have, check out the National Recreation and Park Association’s Guide to Rejuvenating Neighborhoods and Communities through Parks: A Guide to Success.

Heberlig-Palmer Home  | History  |  Photo Gallery  |   Recent and Future Plans  | Historical Resources

Material from: Students in History 211: American Landscapes. Dickinson College. Spring 2016. http://blogs.dickinson.edu/carlisleparks/

LeTort Park is a twelve-acre park located on Pomfret Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is home of LeTort Stream, Carlisle Little League, a fully equipped playground and splash pad, and numerous community activities. Click on the links to find out about the park’s history and recent events.

History  |  Photo Gallery  |  LeTort Park Home  |  Historical Resources

Recreational Activities | Kiwanis Club Donation | Playground | Girl Scout Recognized  | GreenFest  | Mental Health Awareness Week | Trail Markers | Splash Pad | Native Garden | Softball Field

Material from: Students in History 211: American Landscapes. Dickinson College. Spring 2016. http://blogs.dickinson.edu/carlisleparks/

As lifelong residents of Carlisle, we strive to actively support the residents and the broader community and to contribute as best we can to maintaining its status as an ideal area to raise a family.

We draw from our mutual educational and professional backgrounds to offer high quality, family friendly activities that are also enjoyable and accessible for casual visitors.

Our mission is to offer a local activity that educates and encourages a personal sense of accomplishment, while inspiring visitors to learn more about the arts and the creative process. To that end we encourage those who express interest in learning more to reach out to local arts groups, artists, and artisans. We intend to function as a gateway to the broader world of the arts wherever possible.

Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is a celebrated leader in the world of classical ballet. Embracing an attitude of lifelong learning more than 59 years ago, Founding Artistic Director Marcia Dale Weary envisioned a school where children would have the opportunity to receive exceptional ballet training. Today CPYB is the nation’s preeminent school of classical ballet with an international reputation for training young men and women. The school’s renowned teaching methodology couples performance opportunities with innovative educational initiatives, an esteemed faculty, and a proven syllabus – all in an environment that promotes the acquisition of the life skills crucial to a child’s development.

Thousands of young people have passed through Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s acclaimed studios in Carlisle, Pa. CPYB alumni continually occupy top positions in the leading ballet companies from San Francisco and Miami to New York, London and beyond. Through the organization’s threefold mission – to inspire, educate and enrich – the legacy of Marcia Dale Weary and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet redefines the art form, preserves its history and shapes its future.

The Charles Bruce Foundation will support the visual, written and musical arts throughsponsorship and stipend to individuals as well as organizations.  Preference will be afforded to but not limited to residents and organizations based within 100 miles of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

As an association of advocates for Cave Hill, we are dedicated to sharing appreciation of Carlisle’s wildest park. We work together to protect the unique ecological, historical and recreational values of this 19th-century trolley park and legendary cave on the Conodoguinet, and to develop a plan for it’s enjoyment in the 21st-century. As a unique green space walkable from town, Cave Hill will play a central role in promoting fit lifestyles and healthy relationships with nature among youth, and in complementing the redevelopment of Carlisle’s north side.

Carlisle Victory Circle Inc. is a Community Based Youth Organization with a mission to challenge young people to prepare for their future through education and character development. We strive to make a difference in the lives of middle and high school students of the Carlisle Area School District. The vision and community goals are relevant to three GCP priority areas.

The Cumberland County Library System’s mission is to meet the cultural, educational and informational needs of library users and community residents in Cumberland County.

We are a group committed to “investing in our future” by achieving the goals identified in our Vision.

We are a church that highly values being partnered and connected within our community. We want to build bridges and seek opportunities to support and encourage community agencies and groups who are working to build a better community. As a Church our vision is to be a diverse family of Christ-followers who seek to live out the love, acceptance, hope and healing of Jesus in all areas of our lives.

Founded in 1913, the Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce has been serving the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Area for more than 100 years. Our mission is to serve as a community catalyst that encourages and supports economic growth and stability.

The Carlisle Indian School is an important piece of American and Carlisle history. You can visit the site of the school for a self guided tour or you can stop by the History on High Visitor’s Center to ask about guided tours. It is a great place for local residents and visitors a like to learn about our history.

Preserving and Managing the Appalachian Trail to protect its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage.

The Artist Market of Pomfret St allows Pennsylvania artists to sell their wares. Hosted in the once vacant retail space of the building, the artist market brings together individuals interested in art and creates a wonderful space for the community.

The American Artisan Gallery provides a place where artists and sell their work. Their mission is to connect potential buyers with hand crafted pieces. The pieces are unique and there is sure to be something for everyone. Jewelry to cards to vases and paintings each piece is handmade and special. The American Artisan Gallery helps to bolster local business.

The Cumberland Valley Visitor’s Bureau makes it easy for anyone visiting the Greater Carlisle Area to find exactly what they need whether it’s a local restaurant, a local farmer, or a local hike. This is especially important because the local businesses of Carlisle can get their name on the map (literally) ensuring that they have more opportunities to bring in potential customers. The website and accompanying map highlight all of Carlisle’s great qualities.

The services provided by the Carlisle Arts Learning Center better the Carlisle community by providing classes to children and adults regardless of socio-economic class. These programs promote self-esteem and self-expression. In addition, the Works in the Windows program provides artwork for vacant storefront windows keeping downtown Carlisle looking beautiful.

Understanding and celebrating history and promoting its preservation can enhance community life. History greatly defines community. Its study and preservation not only promotes tourism but enhances conversations about current issues and challenges in society. History is also incredibly entertaining, especially when we understand that it is happening all around us all the time.